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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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